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River

Brandi Carlile

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for River by Brandi Carlile

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2010s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C Am F G

Verse 1
It's FComing On CChristmas
They're FCutting Down CTrees
FPutting Up CReindeer
And Singing FSongs Of Joy And CPeacAme
I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate AGway On

Verse 2
But FIt Don't CSnow Here
You Know It FStays Pretty CGreen
Gonna FMake A Lot Of CMoney
Then I'm Gonna FQuit This Crazy, CCrazy AmScene
I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate AGway On

Chorus
God, I FWish I Had A River So GWide
C I Would Teach My FeetF To FC/Ely  Dm​
Oh, IC Wish I Had A GRiver I Could Skate AFway On
I Made My Baby CCry Am   Dm   Am   G​

Verse 3
He FTried Hard To CHelp Me
You Know, He FPut Me At CEase
And FLoved Me So CNaughty, And
Made Me FWeak In The CKnees
Am  I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate AGway On

Verse 4
I'm FSo Hard To HCandle
I'm FSelfish And I'm CSad
Now I've FLost The Best CBaby
That I FEver Ever CHaAmd
I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate AGway On

Chorus
God, I FWish I Had A River So GLong
I WouldC Teach My Feet ToF FC/Ely  Dm​
Oh, I CWish I Had A RiverG I Could Skate AFway On
I Made My Baby SaCy Goodbye
Am  Say GoodbyGe

Verse 5
It's FComing On CChristmas
They're FCutting Down CTrees
They're FPutting Up ReinCdeer
And Singing FSongs Of Joy And CPeace
Am  I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate AGway On

Outro
G
FOoh
DmOoh
Also available in: D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for River?

The chords for River are: C, Am, F, G, C/E, Dm

What is the original key of River?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing River?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play River in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can River be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play River on ukulele?

Chord River can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in River?

River uses 6 chords: C, Am, F, G, C/E, Dm

What is the easiest way to play River?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was River released in?

River was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for River?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch River to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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